Seated Hamstring Stretch

If you experience trouble with balance, hamstring stretches are a great way to fix that. It’s not always necessary to go all the way down to the floor to stretch your hamstring, hence, the seated hamstring stretch.

Step 1

Place yourself on the edge of your seat with your feet out in front of you.

Step 2

Next, extend the leg you are stretching out in front of you with your heel on the floor and your toes pointing toward the ceiling.

Step 3

Reach forward toward your shoe. Try to go as far as you can without bending your knee. Hold the stretch for a few breaths and return to the starting position. Alternate legs and repeat.

Take your time while doing this exercise. You’ll only need to do a few reps to get loose. This exercise can be done multiple times a day if you feel you need it.

Check out “Lower Body Rolling Exercise” and “Hip Flexor Stretch: Alleviating Tightness in Your Calves and Hips” to help improve range of motion in your lower body.